We are looking for enthusiastic, newly qualified and existing band 5 Physiotherapists to join our friendly team of Therapists working on a rotational basis across both The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
We have several roles available:
* 3x full time (37.5 hours) permanent roles
* 1x full time (37.5 hours) fixed term contract until August 2025
* 1x part time (18.75 hours) fixed term contract until November 2025
We can offer:
* Pre-registration positions at Band 4 level until HCPC registration is complete (this would be once confirmation of passing degree had been obtained at the end of your studies)
* Preceptorship programme for all newly qualified therapists in first year of practice
* Weekly training / taught CPD sessions / regular supervision and mentorship
* Protected SPA time for professional development
Main duties of the job:
* To assess, diagnose/ interpret and manage own caseload of complex patients as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with Professional Code of Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council Regulations.
Please note: After a period of training and completion of competencies, respiratory on-call is expected to be worked by all our band 5 Physiotherapists. All staff are expected to work across a seven day service as required on a rota basis.
Training for newly qualified:
We offer a robust training and development programme and a competency system for all our band 5's and provide support for development opportunities.
Our Band 5 positions are rotational and cover:
* Medicine
* Surgery
* Critical care
* Orthopaedics
* MSK outpatients
* Oncology
* Inpatient Stroke
* Front door services including ED
* Acute Adult Respiratory
* Acute Respiratory Paediatrics
* Cross-organisational rotations (including MPFT, RJAH and SCHT available as service enables)
All rotations have a robust competency framework and mentorship system with appraisals at regular periods across the rotation with a full appraisal annually. You are supported by a stable team of experienced staff, headed by a Therapy-led Management Team. We have also established peer group sessions across both sites to help new starters have a point of contact for help or concerns.
About us:
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in. Key to this is ensuring our workforce is supported and equipped with the ability to deliver on that pledge. Regular access to clinical supervision, clinical and leadership training, job planning with committed weekly non-clinical time in addition to our band 5 Inservice training program are some of the opportunities available to the successful post holder.
The successful candidate will not only have the benefit of working in rewarding specialist areas across both our hospital sites but will also have access to a wide range of professional support, including Professional lead for Physiotherapy and on joining the team you will become an integral member of the Therapy Centre, shaping and developing services for the benefit of patients, their families as well as other employees.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
Job description:
Job responsibilities:
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification:
Quals, Experience, Knowledge:
Essential:
* As required for entry into University for professional training
* Degree or pending a degree in Physiotherapy
* Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable:
* Broad range of student placements or postgraduate experience
* Evidence of continuing professional development maintained in a Portfolio including evidence based practice
Skills:
Essential:
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision making skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers
* Ability to use own initiative appropriately
* Good listening skills
* Relevant IT skills
Other:
Essential:
* Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
* Ability to work at all Trust sites
Desirable:
* Evidence of experience within the NHS at undergraduate or graduate level
Employer details:
Employer name:
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address:
RSH and PRH
Shrewsbury and Telford
TF1 6TF
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